Empire star Jussie Smollett is currently in the hospital following an attack where two men assaulted the actor, poured bleach on him, put his head in a noose and yelled, “This is MAGA country,” TMZreports.

Sources directly connected to Smollett told TMZ that the attack happened around 2 a.m. in Chicago while the actor was on his way to Subway to get some food. The sources said that when he walked out, someone yelled, “Aren’t you that faggot ‘Empire’ n*****?”

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How awful. I hope he is ok. Amazing actor on Empire show.

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Today, coming out of his apartment in Chicago, Jussie Smollett was brutally attacked by a group of men wearing MAGA hats. Thus far, some media has described it as a homophobic attack, some as a racist attack, and others both.

Sources directly connected to Jussie tell TMZ, the actor arrived in Chicago from New York late Monday, and at around 2 AM he was hungry and went to a Subway. We're told when he walked out, someone yelled, "Aren't you that f***ot 'Empire' n*****?"

The 2 men -- both white and wearing ski masks -- viciously attacked Jussie as he fought back, but they beat him badly and fractured a rib. They put a rope around his neck, poured bleach on him and as they left they yelled, "This is MAGA country."

Jussie was taken to Northwestern Memorial where he was treated. He was discharged later Tuesday morning.

It'll be quiet here for a minute until some people start playing their doctored videos and misinformation they are gathering from Fox "news", Breitbart and Newsmax, making excuses for the MAGA crowd"s repulsive racist and homophobic behavior. Trump's America.

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Just saw it on Twitter....and some news outlets say "possible hate crime". Yeah after these letters and the slurs, that they threw bleach on him, that they tied a rope around his neck it's still unclear if it really was a hate crime..... It's really as if some people don't want to see the racism and homophobia.

Today, coming out of his apartment in Chicago, Jussie Smollett was brutally attacked by a group of men wearing MAGA hats. Thus far, some media has described it as a homophobic attack, some as a racist attack, and others both.

Sources directly connected to Jussie tell TMZ, the actor arrived in Chicago from New York late Monday, and at around 2 AM he was hungry and went to a Subway. We're told when he walked out, someone yelled, "Aren't you that f***ot 'Empire' n*****?"

The 2 men -- both white and wearing ski masks -- viciously attacked Jussie as he fought back, but they beat him badly and fractured a rib. They put a rope around his neck, poured bleach on him and as they left they yelled, "This is MAGA country."

Jussie was taken to Northwestern Memorial where he was treated. He was discharged later Tuesday morning.

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It is "political anger crime" some MAGA supporters were mad about this video. I can't imagine what War will break out if Mueller goes after Trump.

Bullsh*t. Stop giving those cowards a pass. It’s a hate crime. Who told those MAGA idiots that they have some authority to tell Jussie what he can or cannot say in a vid? They told Jussie this is MAGA country? They’re so f’king afraid of anyone exposing this society’s ugly truths, that they have to wear masks to attack someone for it? Let them show their faces to the public. They will eventually get caught.

There’s plenty of room in the prison system for those who want to use that MAGA bs as their excuse to use their bias to beat up on people. If they get angry over Mueller going after trump, that’s just too damn bad. They’ll have to deal with it.[Edited 1/29/19 14:25pm]

Just saw it on Twitter....and some news outlets say "possible hate crime". Yeah after these letters and the slurs, that they threw bleach on him, that they tied a rope around his neck it's still unclear if it really was a hate crime..... It's really as if some people don't want to see the racism and homophobia.

Definitely a hate crime. The bullies need to take their masks off and show their faces. Cowards.

Just saw it on Twitter....and some news outlets say "possible hate crime". Yeah after these letters and the slurs, that they threw bleach on him, that they tied a rope around his neck it's still unclear if it really was a hate crime..... It's really as if some people don't want to see the racism and homophobia.

Definitely a hate crime. The bullies need to take their masks off and show their faces. Cowards.

yes, that's why I don't get why some news outlets on twitter wrote: "Possible" when it definitely is a hate crime.

Just saw it on Twitter....and some news outlets say "possible hate crime". Yeah after these letters and the slurs, that they threw bleach on him, that they tied a rope around his neck it's still unclear if it really was a hate crime..... It's really as if some people don't want to see the racism and homophobia.

Definitely a hate crime. The bullies need to take their masks off and show their faces. Cowards.

yes, that's why I don't get why some news outlets on twitter wrote: "Possible" when it definitely is a hate crime.

So they wore masks? I hope they find those assholes though.

Yes the cowards wore masks. Cowards. They take their insecurities, prejudice and self-imposed fears out on those who expose truths they can’t handle. Punk asses.

I hear the police are looking at some video from a nearby store’s camera that may have part of the incident on it. Hopefully they catch these guys quick.

The cowards wore ski masks. Maybe some folks will recognize the gutless assailants and come forward.

It’s sad that anyone would go to such lengths to do that. Makes no sense. There were no witnesses to the crime, so hopefully they get the right guys. Also so that no one will say the Maga comment was a lie, I read a report that said Jussie didn’t mention in the initial interview in the police report that the guys said “This is MAGA Country” . The police saw that mentioned in media reports and called Jussie to confirm it, and he [Jussie] relayed it to police in the supplemental interview. See below. I posted an excerpt from the article:

“Chicago police say Jussie Smollett did not mention the alleged attackers shouting, “This is MAGA country” during the initial police interview. Investigators heard the claim in media reports and called the actor. He later relayed it to detectives in a supplemental interview.

Police say they are testing the chemical Smollett claimed to have been doused with and have yet to confirm the nature of the substance.“[Edited 1/29/19 16:12pm]

The cowards wore ski masks. Maybe some folks will recognize the gutless assailants and come forward.

It’s sad that anyone would go to such lengths to do that. Makes no sense. There were no witnesses to the crime, so hopefully they get the right guys. Also so that no one will say the Maga comment was a lie, I read a report that said Jussie didn’t mention in the initial interview in the police report that the guys said “This is MAGA Country” . The police saw that mentioned in media reports and called Jussie to confirm it, and he [Jussie] relayed it to police in the supplemental interview. See below. I posted an excerpt from the article: https://www.cnn.com/enter...b11da1e32c33 min ago Chicago police: No video evidence found yet of reported Smollett attack From CNN's Ryan Young (Edited for compliance) “Chicago police say Jussie Smollett did not mention the alleged attackers shouting, “This is MAGA country” during the initial police interview. Investigators heard the claim in media reports and called the actor. He later relayed it to detectives in a supplemental interview. Police say they are testing the chemical Smollett claimed to have been doused with and have yet to confirm the nature of the substance.“ [Edited 1/29/19 16:12pm]

This is so sad. WTF is wrong with people!?!?!?!?

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The cowards wore ski masks. Maybe some folks will recognize the gutless assailants and come forward.

It’s sad that anyone would go to such lengths to do that. Makes no sense. There were no witnesses to the crime, so hopefully they get the right guys. Also so that no one will say the Maga comment was a lie, I read a report that said Jussie didn’t mention in the initial interview in the police report that the guys said “This is MAGA Country” . The police saw that mentioned in media reports and called Jussie to confirm it, and he [Jussie] relayed it to police in the supplemental interview. See below. I posted an excerpt from the article: https://www.cnn.com/enter...b11da1e32c33 min ago Chicago police: No video evidence found yet of reported Smollett attack From CNN's Ryan Young (Edited for compliance) “Chicago police say Jussie Smollett did not mention the alleged attackers shouting, “This is MAGA country” during the initial police interview. Investigators heard the claim in media reports and called the actor. He later relayed it to detectives in a supplemental interview. Police say they are testing the chemical Smollett claimed to have been doused with and have yet to confirm the nature of the substance.“ [Edited 1/29/19 16:12pm]

He may have been in shock when giving his statement.

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MAGA guys are nothing but cowardly pussies and honestly, I would welcome a war against sissies like the MAGA cowards.

Much of the rhetoric you spout behind the keyboard is not smart, I always call for PEACE. You have called on kicking Alex's ass in various ways. Seriously, I would not go to a Ted Nugent show because it is high risk area for an attack. I think it is wrong that people use violence but go there politically I guess you may get attacked by a nutjob! It is wrong but face up to the facts we are getting attacked for things as simple as wearing a hat. Not shocked at blowback.

The cowards wore ski masks. Maybe some folks will recognize the gutless assailants and come forward.

It’s sad that anyone would go to such lengths to do that. Makes no sense. There were no witnesses to the crime, so hopefully they get the right guys. Also so that no one will say the Maga comment was a lie, I read a report that said Jussie didn’t mention in the initial interview in the police report that the guys said “This is MAGA Country” . The police saw that mentioned in media reports and called Jussie to confirm it, and he [Jussie] relayed it to police in the supplemental interview. See below. I posted an excerpt from the article: https://www.cnn.com/enter...b11da1e32c33 min ago Chicago police: No video evidence found yet of reported Smollett attack From CNN's Ryan Young (Edited for compliance) “Chicago police say Jussie Smollett did not mention the alleged attackers shouting, “This is MAGA country” during the initial police interview. Investigators heard the claim in media reports and called the actor. He later relayed it to detectives in a supplemental interview. Police say they are testing the chemical Smollett claimed to have been doused with and have yet to confirm the nature of the substance.“ [Edited 1/29/19 16:12pm]

The story doesn't add up. It was 20 below out and walking to Subway at 2am in Chicago and some MAGA guys attacked him. Then he forgot to tell the cops what happened. Didn't call the cops but drove to the hospital??

The cowards wore ski masks. Maybe some folks will recognize the gutless assailants and come forward.

It’s sad that anyone would go to such lengths to do that. Makes no sense. There were no witnesses to the crime, so hopefully they get the right guys. Also so that no one will say the Maga comment was a lie, I read a report that said Jussie didn’t mention in the initial interview in the police report that the guys said “This is MAGA Country” . The police saw that mentioned in media reports and called Jussie to confirm it, and he [Jussie] relayed it to police in the supplemental interview. See below. I posted an excerpt from the article: https://www.cnn.com/enter...b11da1e32c33 min ago Chicago police: No video evidence found yet of reported Smollett attack From CNN's Ryan Young (Edited for compliance) “Chicago police say Jussie Smollett did not mention the alleged attackers shouting, “This is MAGA country” during the initial police interview. Investigators heard the claim in media reports and called the actor. He later relayed it to detectives in a supplemental interview. Police say they are testing the chemical Smollett claimed to have been doused with and have yet to confirm the nature of the substance.“ [Edited 1/29/19 16:12pm]

He may have been in shock when giving his statement.

True, because when he spoke to the police the second time, he relayed it to the police that they guys did say it. It has also been confirmed it was bleach thrown on him, and when the police saw him, they said a rope was around his neck.

The cowards wore ski masks. Maybe some folks will recognize the gutless assailants and come forward.

It’s sad that anyone would go to such lengths to do that. Makes no sense. There were no witnesses to the crime, so hopefully they get the right guys. Also so that no one will say the Maga comment was a lie, I read a report that said Jussie didn’t mention in the initial interview in the police report that the guys said “This is MAGA Country” . The police saw that mentioned in media reports and called Jussie to confirm it, and he [Jussie] relayed it to police in the supplemental interview. See below. I posted an excerpt from the article: https://www.cnn.com/enter...b11da1e32c33 min ago Chicago police: No video evidence found yet of reported Smollett attack From CNN's Ryan Young (Edited for compliance) “Chicago police say Jussie Smollett did not mention the alleged attackers shouting, “This is MAGA country” during the initial police interview. Investigators heard the claim in media reports and called the actor. He later relayed it to detectives in a supplemental interview. Police say they are testing the chemical Smollett claimed to have been doused with and have yet to confirm the nature of the substance.“ [Edited 1/29/19 16:12pm]

This is so sad. WTF is wrong with people!?!?!?!?

They’re crazy. They are upset that other people they don’t like, exist in the world.

I'm also thinking that to throw people off their trail, because we really don't know who(what race) was under those masks as yet, throw on a MAGA hat, and people will be looking for a type.

And we know there are people trying to get a 'war' going, it is common practive to bait people into a situation that isn't what it seems.

To target Jussie, ... They have to be really familiar with the show, because he is not 'known' in such a way like 'Ellen'. This seems very specific for... Is he doing some other kinds of 'activism' that has him on the map?

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